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How do you manage peak delivery periods

CEP and 3PL

How businesses can manage peak delivery periods?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 14, 2020

Key Takeaways Holiday seasons contribute 13.4% sales compared to total holiday retail sales in the United States- Statista, 2019 Deliveries usually are at an all-time high when there is a festival or at the beginning of a new year. Products may be discounted, overpriced, unavailable, or out-of-stock.  But, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, logistics, […]

Impact of Coronavirus on On-Demand Industry

CEP and 3PL

How has the on-demand industry coped with the coronavirus?

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Lakshmi D

Apr 9, 2020

Key Takeaways With billions under lockdown due to the coronavirus, there is an acute need for  basic services so as to survive and run daily lives. Enter the on-demand industry. Across the globe, essential on-demand services are seeing a spike in demand.  What is the On-Demand Industry?  The on-demand industry works on fulfilling customer demand […]

Driver Seva Mobile App to help Stranded Drivers in India

Workforce Empowerment

Locus and Highway Delite come together to help stranded drivers in India

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Team Locus

Apr 7, 2020

Key Takeaways “The national lockdown is proving to be a nightmare for nearly 36 lakh truck drivers across the country,” says a recent report in the Business Line.  “Arranging two square meals a day is a task for truck drivers amid the lockdown as all shops and markets are closed. With limited money in their […]

The impact of Panic Buying on the Retail Supply Chain

E-Commerce

The impact of Panic Buying on the Retail Supply Chain

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Shweta Sarma

Apr 2, 2020

Key Takeaways What started as a viral flu in China’s Wuhan a couple of months ago is now a global pandemic that is affecting millions across the globe. COVID-19 has spread to more than 199 countries and territories. The United States, Italy, and Spain are experiencing the most widespread outbreaks outside of China. As of […]

Deliveries During Lockdown

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How India is Dealing With Essential Deliveries Amidst an Unprecedented Lockdown

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Team Locus

Mar 27, 2020

India's lockdown has disrupted deliveries of e-commerce and e-grocery firms. How is India dealing with essential deliveries amidst a lockdown? Know More!

Last Mile Tracking - Why it Matters for Businesses

E-Commerce

Last Mile Carrier Tracking and Why it matters for Businesses in 2020?

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Lakshmi D

Mar 25, 2020

“Cracking visibility problems depend on Last Mile Carrier Tracking.” Real-time visibility plays an active role in sustaining the excitement of buying a product until the product reaches you.  Imagine that Michael has placed an order for a rugby kit. The E-commerce website promised that his order would be delivered within three days. He waits for […]

Same Day Delivery in Southeast Asia

E-Commerce

What is the perfect recipe for making same-day delivery a success in Southeast Asia?

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Team Locus

Mar 24, 2020

Key Takeaways The internet economy in Southeast Asia is booming. Well, that is an accepted fact now. But, how booming is it really?  “The region added more than 10 million internet users last year, bringing the total number of people connected to the internet to 360 million in 2019. The internet user base is now […]

Order fulfillment

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Coronavirus Could Be the Shot in the Arm for E-commerce Companies Across the Globe

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Team Locus

Mar 19, 2020

Ecommerce shopping is becoming the new normal as social distancing is imperative. Logistics can make or break customer satisfaction in this phase.